Episode
Mets Designate Austin Slater for Assignment
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- May 20, 2026
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- 76
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Summary
The New York Mets have designated outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, ending his brief tenure with the team. Slater, who was acquired in late April to bolster production against left-handed pitchers, struggled with a .250 batting average and inconsistent on-base performance. This move comes after Slaters previous stints with the Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins, both of which ended prematurely. The Mets will now explore opportunities with younger outfielders like Carson Benge, AJ Ewing, Tyrone Taylor, and Vidal Bruján. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c972ae1aa9fecd77